Holder



' may 19, R36 c. FLACK ,UMJQIL HOLDER Filed Sept. 4, 1934 INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

Patented May 19, 1936 mire STATES FATE OFFICE 4 Claims.

I This invention relates to new and useful improvements in holders.

One object of the invention is to provide an improved holder which is particularly adapted for use in supporting the usual garden hose, or the like.

An important object of the invention is to provide an improved holder for a hose which is constructed of a single piece of metal and which is provided with means for securing the hose thereto in such a way that the nozzle is directed upwardly to produce a sprinkler, which may be intermittently moved from place to place, thereby eliminating the necessity of a person holding and directing the hose.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved one-piece holder for a hose including a notched support for receiving the nozzle and clamping means for fastening the hose thereto, whereby the nozzle is held in a fixed position, thereby providing an eiilcient sprinkler at a minimum cost.

A further object of the invention is to provide an improved holder for a hose which is constructed of a single piece of metal having an upwardly extending support for its hose nozzle and which has the corners of its base plate turned up slightly so that said holder may be easily and smoothly moved over a lawn, or other ground, when in use.

A construction designed to carry out the invention will be hereinafter described, together with other features of the invention.

The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of the following specification and by reference to the accompanying drawing, in which an example of the invention is shown, and wherein:

Figure 1 is an isometric view of a holder constructed in accordance with the invention,

Figure 2 is a side elevation showing the end of a hose clamped thereto and supported thereby,

Figure 3 is a View similar to Figure 2, showing another form of nozzle on the hose,

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Figure 1,

Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4, showing another form of clamp for the hose, and

Figure 6 is a plan view of the same.

In the drawing, the numeral II] designates a base plate which is preferably constructed of light metal but which may be made of any suitable material. I have shown the plate as substantially square in shape but the invention is not to be limited to any particular shape or size. The

plate has each of its corners turned up at H so that said plate may be easily and smoothly dragged over the ground when a hose is attached thereto, as will be hereinafter explained.

Located centrally of the base plate and near 5 the forward end thereof, an upwardly extending support I2 is provided. This support is formed by stamping or punching a. portion from the base plate and bending this portion upwardly at substantially a right angle to said plate, as clearly 10 shown in Fig. 1. The upper end of the support is bent rearwardly at an angle of approximately 45 degrees, and is provided with a V-notch I3 at its center.

The usual groove It at the rear of a nozzle I5 of a hose I6 fits into the notch whereby the nozzle is supported, and due to the inclination of the upper end of the support I2, said nozzle is directed upwardly so as to spray the water emitting therefrom into the air. the base plate near the rear thereof by a spring clamping member I1.

This member comprises a flat piece of metal provided at its inner end with a semi-circular clip I8 which engages over the hose (Fig. 4). The

member is secured to the base by a stud bolt I9 extending upwardly through the base I0, and through an opening 20 in said member. A wing nut 2| screws onto said bolt and it is obvious that by loosening or tightening the nut, the clip I8 is released from or engaged with the hose.

With the clip securely clamping the hose to the base plate I0, and the nozzle I5 supported in the notch, it is clear that an efiicient sprinkler is produced. The cost of manufacture of the holders is very low as only a single piece of metal is employed. The simplicity of the holder is obvious. Once the hose is clamped to the holder, no adjustments are necessary. It is possible to use any type of nozzle on the hose I6. In Fig. 2 I have shown the spray type I5 while in Fig. 3 the usual adjustable nozzle I5 for varying the size of the water stream, is shown. Any type of nozzle having the groove I4 for engaging the notch I3 may and bending the same upwardly. Midway of the 55 The hose is clamped to 20 This form comprises a U-shaped member 23, a plate 26 is provided. The plate extends transversely of the member and has its end crimped around the legs of said member whereby it is secured thereto and reinforces the same. A slot 21 is cut in one end of the plate and the stud bolt l9 passes upwardly therethrough and receives the wing nut 2 l the clamping is accomplished similarly to the other clamp l1, the hose being received and clamped beneath the clip 24.

The description which has been given recites more or less detail of a particular embodiment of the invention, which is set forth as new and useful; however, I desire it understood that the invention is not limited tosuch exact details of construction, because it is manifest that changes and modifications may be made, within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A holder for a hose comprising, a base plate having a portion thereof punched out and bent upwardly therefrom to form a support for a hose nozzle, said bent portion having a notch for receiving said nozzle and means for securely clamping the hose to the plate.

2. A holder for a hose comprising, a base plate having a portion thereof punched out and bent upwardly therefrom to form a support for a hose nozzle, said support having its upper end provided with a notch for receiving the hose nozzle and also being inclined whereby the spray from the nozzle is directed upwardly, and means for clamping the hose to the base plate.

3. A holder for a hose comprising, a base plate having a portion thereof punched out and bent upwardly therefrom to form a support for a hose nozzle, a stud bolt extending upwardly from the base plate, a clamping member for clamping a hose received by this bolt, and a wing nut for holding said member in a clamped position screwed on said bolt 4. A holder for a hose comprising, a base plate having a portion thereof punched out and bent upwardly therefrom to form a support for a hose nozzle, said support having its upper end inclined whereby the spray from the nozzle is directed upwardly, a stud bolt extending upwardly from the base plate, a clamping member for clamping a hose received by this bolt, and a wing nut for holding said member in a clamped position screwed on said bolt CLYDE FLACK. 

